Supervisor Of Capital Construction

What You Will Get To Do

The successful candidate will have a positive impact on our corporate culture by demonstrating the Town’s CARE core values (Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Engaged) through daily interactions with individuals at all levels of the organization, external contacts and elected officials.

By effectively building positive rapport and relationships both internally and externally, the successful candidate will help us achieve our mission that together we deliver services that make a difference in our community.

Reporting to the Manager of Construction, the Supervisor of Capital Construction is responsible for managing all construction activities on capital construction projects from initial construction through to completion. Regular duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Partnering with Human Resource Services to respond to employee and/or labour relation issues, including change initiatives, organizational development and/or recruitment;
• Maintaining strong working relationships and open communication while responding to and/or resolving inquiries from various internal and external sources including, but not limited to, staff across the organization, Town Council, senior management, business owners, consultants, contractors and the general public;
• Other related duties as required.
• Representing the Town, in conjunction with appropriate parties, during investigations and/or court processes, relating to capital projects for insurance claims and/or law suits;
• Managing, overseeing and administering all aspects of the Town’s construction processes for capital projects including ensuring procedures, standards and specifications are compatible with construction standards and tender documents;
• Providing strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, advice and guidance to all staff within the division;
• Staying abreast of industry changes and/or innovations in order to review and recommend new products and update contracts to ensure the Town is meeting construction norms, standards and specifications;
• Actively reviewing, meeting and negotiating with external stakeholders and/or contractors to ensure project completion within stipulated timelines and/or budgets;
• Formulating reports and correspondence in relation to a variety of construction related issues and/or inquiries;
• Ensuring federal, provincial and municipal legislative requirements are adhered to including the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Book 7, OPSD, CLOACA, etc.; and,

Who You Are

An ideal candidate for the Supervisor of Capital Construction position is an enthusiastic, innovative and visionary leader that understands what it takes to build a vibrant community. You best thrive when coaching and mentoring a team while placing an emphasis on safety, collaboration and support through organizational change initiatives.

You are able to align and integrate multiple contracts and/or projects which enables you and your team, to achieve goals. Fast paced environments energize you! Your knowledge and experience in the field allows you to successfully navigate through complex challenges and recommend innovative solutions. You are someone who demonstrates tact, diplomacy and sound discretion and in turn is able to establish and maintain positive relationships with diverse groups of people.

To you, being at work is a mindset and not a location. You can switch seamlessly across modes of work and cultural norms of working in different environments. You know you best, including the tasks you do better when working virtually versus on-site. You believe that the cornerstone of successful working relationships is trust and understand how this positively impacts productivity and performance. You have a high degree of accountability, readily adapt to disruption, like to learn new skills, and explore new ways to connect and collaborate in the digital world.

What You Bring To Our Team

As the successful applicant, you must possess:

• Strong technical, analytical and reasoning skills to ensure accuracy and efficiency within the division;
• Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel);
• A P.E.O. designation in good standing from the Professional Engineers Ontario, or equivalent;
• Considerable fiscal and budget management skills;
• A thorough understanding of municipal government, related legislation and industry best practices; and,
• A valid, unrestricted Class “G” License, maintained in good standing.
• A minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive experience in municipal engineering with supervisory responsibilities, contract administration, inspection and project management;
• A post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering or related discipline;

What We Offer You

• Salary: $92,029 - $108,272 per annum (Band F)
• A hybrid work environment and flexible work arrangements where employees are empowered to do their best work in the way that works for them. This is designated as a Frontline Hybrid role. Frontline Hybrid recognizes that up to 40% of job functions associated with the role can be done virtually, from a remote office. Further details on these programs will be discussed through the selection process.
• A comprehensive benefits and pension program to ensure that your total compensation package addresses both your work and life needs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

At the Town of Whitby, our values guide everything that we do. We celebrate our differences, which is why we are committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment for our team. If you need a specific accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to provide. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview.

Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

For your safety and the safety of others, if offered a role with the Town, you will be required to submit a completed Vaccination Declaration & Request for Accommodation form with proof of vaccination, if applicable, in accordance with the Town of Whitby’s COVID-19 Vaccine Policy.

Vaccination requirements are subject to bona fide medical and/or human rights exemptions, or individual preference exemption. Any request for an exemption will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, as per our COVID-19 Vaccine Policy, and would be subject to the Town’s accommodation process.

Union Affiliation: No Affiliation

Location: Operations Centre (Whitby, Ontario)

Hours: Monday to Friday – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (thirty-five hours per week). Flex hours may be required.